Luke 1:62
Strong's Lexicon
[So]
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

they made signs
ἐνένευον (eneneuon)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 1770: To make a sign to by nodding. From en and neuo; to nod at, i.e. Beckon or communicate by gesture.

to
τῷ ()
Article - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

his
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

father
πατρὶ (patri)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.

[to inquire]
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

what
τί (ti)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

ἂν (an)
Particle
Strong's Greek 302: A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty.

he wanted
θέλοι (theloi)
Verb - Present Optative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design.

to name
καλεῖσθαι (kaleisthai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive
Strong's Greek 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.

[the child].
αὐτό (auto)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
So they made signs to his father to find out what he wanted to name the child.

Young's Literal Translation
and they were making signs to his father, what he would wish him to be called,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So they motioned to his father to find out what he wanted him to be called.

New American Standard Bible
And they made signs to his father, as to what he wanted him called.

King James Bible
And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
Then they made signs to his father, to find out what he would like to name the child.

New Living Translation
So they used gestures to ask the baby's father what he wanted to name him.

English Standard Version
And they made signs to his father, inquiring what he wanted him to be called.

New American Standard Bible
And they made signs to his father, as to what he wanted him called.

King James Bible
And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So they motioned to his father to find out what he wanted him to be called.

International Standard Version
So they motioned to the baby's father to see what he wanted to name him.

NET Bible
So they made signs to the baby's father, inquiring what he wanted to name his son.

American Standard Version
And they made signs to his father, what he would have him called.

English Revised Version
And they made signs to his father, what he would have him called.

Young's Literal Translation
and they were making signs to his father, what he would wish him to be called,
















Cross References
Luke 1:22
And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.

Luke 1:61
And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.

Luke 1:1
Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,

Luke 1:60
And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.

Luke 1:59
And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.

Luke 1:63
And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.

Luke 1:64
And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.

Luke 1:65
And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea.
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